Teacher - Special Education Resource - Work-based Learning - Jobs for Humanity

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas or program for which employed including writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives, evaluating scholar performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) used by the district, promoting scholar achievement, maintaining required scholar records, making related reports to the site/department licensed administrators as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent, maintaining contact and communications with guardians/caregivers of scholars and working with them in the development of each scholar, performing classroom management duties, enforcing district rules governing conduct, understanding and implementing due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and district policy; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district and the school and/or program for which employed; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; work collaboratively with others.  Willing to participate in district, building, department, or program leadership activities.
 
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
 
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
 
Special Education Classroom Teacher 

Minimum qualifications include: 

• A valid Minnesota teaching license in appropriate field.

• * and/or authorizes the district to complete an Out of Field Permission request (OFP) request. Additional information can be found at PELSB’s OFP guidelines. 

• *and/or meet the Tier 1 PELSB guidelines. 

Preferred qualifications include: 

• Work-based Learning Licensure Preferred
• Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.

Job type or FTE: 1.0 FTE (.5 Special Ed/.5 Work Based Learning)
Bargaining unit: Teachers 
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
Desired start date: 8/26/2024

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work 

• Opportunities to grow professionally

• A variety of benefits

• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals

• Summer opportunities

• and more 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: 

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.